LifestyleSay goodbye to limescale: Top home remedies for your kettle

Say goodbye to limescale: Top home remedies for your kettle

Many people encounter limescale buildup in kettles, which negatively affects water quality and the appliance's performance. Learn how to quickly and effectively remove limescale from an electric kettle using home remedies.

How to descale an electric kettle?
How to descale an electric kettle?
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4:22 PM EST, November 7, 2024

An electric kettle often encounters limescale buildup in everyday use, an issue that users are all too familiar with. Limescale affects the taste of drinks and reduces the appliance's efficiency. When not addressed, long-term buildup can damage the kettle.

Limescale forms when calcium deposits from hard water accumulate on the kettle's heating element. Over time, this layer becomes thicker, hindering efficient heat conduction. This extends the time it takes to boil water and increases energy consumption.

How to descale an electric kettle?

One of the most popular products used for descaling is vinegar. Prepare a 1:1 solution of water and vinegar, boil it in the kettle, and leave it for a few hours. Afterward, rinse the kettle to remove the limescale.

Lemon juice or citric acid is another effective descaling option. Their acidity effectively dissolves deposits. An advantage of using citrus juices is the pleasant aroma left after descaling. To descale a kettle with citric acid, boil water in the kettle, then add 6 tablespoons of citric acid. Leave the mixture for about an hour. Then rinse the kettle thoroughly.

Potato peels provide a really effective, unconventional descaling method! Place the peels in the kettle and boil water. This will soften the limescale, making it easier to remove. Discard the peels and then boil clean water.

Cola is also a popular choice for descaling a kettle. To remove the limescale with Coca-Cola, pour a glass of the drink and a glass of water into the kettle and boil the mixture. Leave it for about half an hour, then pour out the mixture, rinse the kettle, and boil clean water several times.

How to take care of an electric kettle?

To minimize limescale buildup, consider installing water filters or using filtering pitchers. Regular cleaning of the kettle will maintain its condition and extend its lifespan.

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